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As the Russian war in Ukraine enters its third winter, RUSI Associate Fellow Dr James Henderson provides an analysis of the current state of Russia's energy sector, which has had to adapt its trade flows in response to Western sanctions since 2022.

In the aftermath of the riots across the UK following the mass stabbing in Southport in July, Dr Jessica White, Acting Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies at RUSI, discusses how society can respond to such violence, as well as appropriate methods to prevent far-right motivators from inciting further violent activity.

In the aftermath of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s senior commander Fuad Shukr, RUSI Senior Research Fellow in Middle East Security Dr Burcu Ozcelik discusses the regional response to their deaths and the likely impact of these events on ceasefire prospects in Gaza.

With the election of reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, following the death of Iran's previous president Ebrahim Raisi in May, RUSI's new Senior Research Fellow in Middle East Security Burcu Ozcelik discusses the regional response to the result, and what changes we might expect to Iran's foreign policy posture.

At the 50th G7 Summit in June, leaders agreed to use frozen Russian assets as backup for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. Separately, a 10-year bilateral security deal was concluded between Ukraine and the US.

South Africa’s recent general election saw a significant decline in support for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), which lost the parliamentary majority it had held since the first post-apartheid election in 1994.

Following the approval of a controversial ‘foreign agent’ law by Georgia’s parliament, Neil Melvin, Director of International Security at RUSI, outlines considerations for the country with regards to its relationships with Russia and the West, ahead of national elections later in the year and amid rising tensions and protests.

Following the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry amidst rising unrest in Haiti, Dr Carlos Solar, Senior Research Fellow, Latin American Security, outlines the situation and possible future of the country.

Professor Malcolm Chalmers, RUSI Deputy Director-General, shares his thoughts after UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt decided not to increase defence expenditure in his March budget.

Experts at RUSI consider how Putin views the current state of play, the effect of more aggressive sanctions, and the decisions Russia might take after the forthcoming presidential elections.

With the war in Gaza passing the 100-day mark and amid increasing tensions in the region, Tobias Borck, RUSI's outgoing Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security Studies, outlines current trends in fighting and the possibilities of escalation, and explains why the region as a whole is integral to broader, global strategic questions.

After decades during which nuclear weapons were a small part of China's security posture, it's likely that they will become a larger part, says Dr Matthew Harries, Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy at RUSI.

The US’s approval of the provision of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by European allies once pilot training is completed is an important step, says Professor Justin Bronk in the latest episode of RUSI Reflects.

In this episode of RUSI Reflects, Genevieve Kotarska, Research Fellow, Organised Crime and Policing, examines the implications of new oil and gas licences for the UK’s future energy security.

In this episode of RUSI Reflects, and in accompaniment to his recent commentary, RUSI’s Director of Military Sciences Paul O’Neill further examines the refresh of the Defence Command Paper.

On Monday 10 July, Turkey agreed to back Sweden's NATO membership bid, confirming Swedish accession to the Alliance.

This week's episode of RUSI Reflects features Dr Jack Watling's presentation from this year’s RUSI Land Warfare Conference.

In this episode of RUSI Reflects, Dr Jack Watling summarises the first two weeks of Ukraine's counteroffensive against the Russian occupiers.

On 28 May, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan won a run-off election to extend his presidency in Turkey for another five years, and into a third decade.

In early May 2023, two separate shootings in Serbia resulted in new gun control measures being taken by President Aleksandar Vucic in an effort to prevent further incidents.